Ancora! - Utica

Good food, nice atmosphere and attentive staff. Fast service.

The location for this place is awesome. Outdoor and indoor seating options. The vibe of the interior is really pleasant. I kind of wish I had dined in but I was alone traveling so I took the food to go. The food, by the way, was stellar. I specifically recommend the polenta fries. Those were killer. Id say Ancora is definitely a solid choice you can't go wrong with.

Called Ancora to set up a luncheon after a funeral mass on Saturday. I spoke with Greg on the phone to discuss time and day, he was so accommodating and assured me that Dan LoConti, the owner would get back to me. I spoke with Dan the next day and found out we could use the whole restaurant for our guests as the restaurant did not open till 4:30pm. The menu items available for the buffet were many and we ordered some of our favorites. We have eaten at Ancora before and we always found the food t … – show

Nice sidewalk patio and great service. Nice bread and olive oil dipping. The paella for two was good but lobster a bit tough and way too much risotto (I’d like to see more seafood).

Visiting from out of state. A few locals recommended it to us. Made reservations same day. It's located right next door to the Stanley theater. Sat at a high top near the bar. Greg was our server and bartender. His choices were home runs and drinks were awesome. Had an old fashioned and wife had a spicy watermelon (something) both were great! Went with Greg's choice of the daily special spicy creamy shrimp. Had a creamy pasta sauce with some chorizo sausage and shrimp over penne. It w … – show